Flooring and Tribometry

Effectively applying tribometry to walkway surfaces requires an understanding of several key concepts. Knowledge of the history and acceptability of historically meaningful thresholds of safety for slip resistance is essential. Operator competency and equipment condition can make the difference between credible test results and incredible ones. An understanding of how and why wear, cleaning, flooring materials, and finishes can affect traction will assist you in weighing these significant variables when coming to conclusions about test results and actions that may be needed to improve the traction of walkway surfaces.